Bibliograph

Wernher von Braun, revolutionary rocket engineer, Rachael L. Thomas

Type

Label

Wernher von Braun, revolutionary rocket engineer, Rachael L. Thomas

Language

eng

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Wernher von Braun

Oclc number

1050611856

Responsibility statement

Rachael L. Thomas

Series statement

Space crusaders

Sub title

revolutionary rocket engineer

Summary

"Meet Wernher von Braun, who developed the booster rocket that won the Space Race for the United States! Follow von Braun's story from his early work developing the V-2 ballistic missile to his development of the Saturn V booster rocket that took Apollo 11 to the moon. Infographics, historic photos, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, a timeline and fun facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher

Table Of Contents

Reaching the stars -- Early influences -- Scientists and school -- Making missiles -- After war -- Project Paperclip -- Space race -- Moon mission -- A lasting legacy

Target audience

juvenile

Classification